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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,902.71, 1,294,306.90 and 508,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,902.71, 1,294,306.90 and 508,182.53 is: 701,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,902.71 : 1,294,306.90 = 508,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,902.71/1,294,306.90 = 508,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,902.71x = 1,294,306.90 × 508,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,902.71x = 657,744,147,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,744,147,296.47/937,902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,292.51

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